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Whistleblower files complaint against Humane Society, executive director
BY MALLORY KRUML | January 28, 2026The Humane Society of Jefferson County’s (HJSC) lead veterinarian, Dr. Deanna Kraft, has emerged as the chief whistleblower in a case against the organization’s board and its executive director. Kraft’s...
Gritty comeback
January 28, 2026Leighton Dunn locks eyes with her opponent from Vashon Island on Senior Night in Port Townsend. Down 22-0, the Rivals powered back, defeating the Pirates in the final match, 38-34.
County secures nearly $3 million for homeownership
BY ALEX FRICK | January 28, 2026Three projects in Jefferson County will receive nearly $3 million in state funding to support affordable homeownership opportunities. The funding is part of a $63 million statewide investment through the...
Quilcene School Board rescinds trans athlete resolution
BY MALLORY KRUML | January 28, 2026Keeping their campaign promises, newly elected Quilcene School Board members Richard Fitzgerald and Naomi Stern led the charge in rescinding the board’s May 2025 resolution to prevent transgender athletes from...
Baby New Year
January 21, 2026Jefferson County’s first newborn of 2026 has arrived. Scottie Grace Perkins was born on Jan. 2, 2026, at 4:55 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long....
$1M grant clears way for Habitat’s Mason Street Project
Secures $1M state grantBY ALEX FRICK
REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBER | January 28, 2026
A nearly $1 million state infrastructure grant will allow Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County to move forward this September with its long-awaited Mason Street affordable housing neighborhood, a project that is slated to bring 138 homes to Port Hadlock by the end of 2030. On Jan. 20, the...
Chimney fire contained at Port Townsend’s American Legion Hall
BY ALEX FRICK
REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBER | January 28, 2026
A chimney fire at the American Legion Hall in Port Townsend was contained on the evening of Jan. 22, with no injuries or damage to the outside structure, according to East Jefferson Fire Rescue. Around 5:50 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 209 Monroe St. The first...
Vintage vehicle stolen from self-contained garage in Gardiner
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER | January 28, 2026
Law enforcement is still on the lookout for a suspect or suspects in the Jan. 11 theft of a white, two-door 1991 Ferrari from the Gardiner area. Undersheriff Brandon Przygocki confirmed that the victim of the automobile theft had reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) that someone had...
Donation to fund new shelter at Port Townsend dog park
BY MALLORY KRUML | January 28, 2026
Port Townsend’s four-legged friends and their owners are in for a treat. Thanks to a donation from the estate of Jim Todd, the city’s community services department announced on Jan. 20 it will build a structure at the Mountain View Commons dog park. “It’s very joyful to come before council...
Late pin seals Rivals’ Senior Night comeback over Vashon
BY ALEX FRICK
REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBER | January 28, 2026
The Rivals wrestling program closed out its dual home meet on the schedule with a dramatic Senior Night clash on...
Tough week tests East Jefferson Rivals against state’s best
BY ALEX FRICK
REPORT FOR AMERICAN CORPS MEMBER | January 28, 2026
The East Jefferson boys basketball team faced a daunting stretch of games against two of the state’s top-ranked teams, dropping...
Proposed limits on transgender athletes, parental rights changes go to voters
LEADER STAFF | January 28, 2026
Recent initiatives to bar transgender athletes from girls’ sports and to retool parental rights for families with kids in public...
Rivals show growth through demanding three-game week
BY ALEX FRICK
REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBER | January 21, 2026
The boys basketball team battled through a challenging slate this week, opening with a road win before facing two of...
Voters weigh costs, benefits of Port Townsend School District bond
ON THE FLYJAMES ROBINSON | January 28, 2026
On Feb. 10, voters living in the Port Townsend School District will have an opportunity to vote on whether to...
School bond: Two perspectives
SOAPBOXJEFF RANDALL | January 28, 2026
Let’s finish the job Joy. That is what I felt in 2016 when our community passed the bond to build...
School bond: Two perspectives
SOAPBOXTOM THIERSCH | January 28, 2026
We can do better The Port Townsend School District is asking voters to approve a $99.25 million bond. Combined with...
Moving forward in Quilcene and Port Townsend, one step at a time
AS I SEE ITJASON VICTOR SERINUS | January 28, 2026
Hallelujah. On Jan. 21, the newly reconstituted Quilcene School Board rescinded its ban on young trans women’s participation in women’s...
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BRIEFS
January 28, 2026
Bridge closure The SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 29 as crews conduct emergency storm...
Mill, Discovery road closures
January 21, 2026
Construction on Mill Road and Discovery Road near the SR-20 intersection is scheduled to begin on Jan. 20. As a result, Mill Road will be...
POLICE LOG
January 28, 2026
The Port Townsend Police Department (PTPD) logged a total of 207 calls from Jan. 9-16. PTPD conducted 43 traffic stops, one of which resulted in...
SHERIFF’S LOG
January 28, 2026
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a total of 268 calls for service from Jan. 14-20. Deputies conducted 93 traffic stops, of which...
Make Every Dollar Count Twice: First Fed’s Holiday Food Bank MatchFree Access
The holidays are a time of gathering, gratitude, and looking out for one another. This December, you have a chance to make an even bigger...
Invested in You: The Case for Community BankingFree Access
In an age of digital innovation and financial giants, community banks continue to stand out by building strong relationships and investing where it matters most—locally....
Picture Perfect: Winning Images Highlight the Spirit of the PNWFree Access
From misty mountains to dynamic coastal wildlife, the Pacific Northwest’s natural splendor takes center stage in the winning images of First Fed ’s 2025 Proudly...
New campus needed
January 28, 2026
My son, Jamie, is a graduate of Port Townsend High School. As I write this he is on his way to Sundance for the premier of a film he wrote. Recognized by state and national awards, the Port Townsend High School consistently “punches above its...
Levy lid lift propositions
January 28, 2026
The CARES (Community Assistance Referral Education Servies) team is currently activated through referrals by the 911 system providing crucial support for health, housing and daily needs. As a former intake director of one of the largest senior living residences in our county, I learned first-hand...
Support our schools for just $34 a month
January 28, 2026
School bond ballots are due Feb. 10 and require 60% “yes” votes to approve a bond of $99.25 million, paid over 20 years. For a home assessed at $600,000, the bond is estimated to raise local school taxes by about $34 per month, still lower...
Vote “yes”
January 28, 2026
Deferred maintenance is always expensive. Every renter wishes their landlord would improve their lodging, securing a better situation for all. That is the key premise for our school levy. We are the landlords. We own these very old buildings rich in history but seriously in...
David Ira Nelson
January 28, 2026
David Nelson passed away in his sleep, on January 19th at his home in Port Ludlow, Washington. He was born...
Michael E. Higdon
January 28, 2026
In late December we lost Michael E. Higdon. Those who knew and loved him remember his kindness, integrity, and strength...
George Lawrence Thomas
January 28, 2026
Born in Port Townsend, Wa to Lynnwood & Edith (Gruver) Thomas, George was a graduate of Everett Community College( AA)...
Thomas Lawrence Taylor
January 21, 2026
Thomas Lawrence Taylor, Port Townsend area resident from 1977 to 1995. Tom made his journey to the other side on...
Nenita Segura Chvilicek
January 14, 2026
Nenita Segura Chvilicek went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Nenita was...
Students take stage for ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ this weekend
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER | January 28, 2026
The students of Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection (OPHC) are carrying on a tradition of more than a dozen years with their latest production of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” but it also includes a new wrinkle. The students will present this Shakespeare comedy at 6:30 p.m....
PT Film Fest, Key City Public Theatre screen ‘Next Gen Films’ Feb. 6-8
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER | January 28, 2026
The Port Townsend Film Festival (PTFF) is again seeking to platform an underrepresented demographic, this time by partnering with the Key City Public Theatre to screen “Next Gen Films” during the weekend of Feb. 6-8. “This year, we’re focusing on films for kids, thriving young...
‘Masters of the Universe’ may bring back the best of Generation X’s childhood
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER | January 28, 2026
“ Stranger Things” ended Dec. 31, 2025, but we can’t seem to let go of it in 2026. Not only are fans of the show still debating the merits of its finale, and even circulating conspiracy theories that remaining unseen episodes are waiting to be...
Gardiner Gallery showcases young nature painter
BY KIRK BOXLEITNER | January 28, 2026
The Gardiner Community Center’s Gallery of the Arts is spotlighting 26-year-old artist Ivan Pacheco in February. Pacheco’s exhibition includes an on-site opening reception from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in the lower level of the Gardiner Community Center, at 980 Old Gardiner...
Seed starting: Observing a plant’s life from origins to maturity
GARDEN NOTESJanuary 28, 2026
Dreaming about our spring and summer gardens as we navigate the colder darker months of winter provides home gardeners with inspiration and hope. January is a great month to start to plan our gardens, especially with the arrival, in many of our mail boxes, of...
January 30, 2026, 5:00 pm
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Venue: Bishop Block Bottle Shop
January 30, 2026, 7:00 pm
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Venue: North Beach County Park
Find out what marine critters get up to after dark! Join us for a guided low tide walk led by Read more...
January 31, 2026, 10:00 am
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Venue: THE NEST
Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will be sketching uptown. Indoor and outdoor sketching options available. Read more...
January 31, 2026, 1:00 pm
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Venue: Along E. Sims Way Between the Round-a-bout and Safeway Sims Way
Join us as we come together to demonstrate the illegal and immoral actions of ICE throughout our nation. Bring your Read more...
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